Every year, the city also hosts the World Championship of Capoeira, which benefits from the participation of seventeen countries - The competition offers Capoeira artists the opportunity to showcase their talents to a wider audience, and receive highly sought after international recognition.

The 'Desafio da Paz' (Challenge of Peace) are sporting events that take place in the backstreets of Rio's most illustrious favelas, hosted by the world-renowned Grupo Cultural Afroreggae (Afroreggae Cultural Group).